When I go back to France and even more generally to Europe, my husband remarks that I am different. He and I both know I am the same person, but his observation acknowledges that being back where I grew up draws out another range of sensibilities, thought patterns, and ways of being that get obscured when I am not there.
For a long time I was perplexed—after all, were these subtleties an expression of disingenuity? Today I don’t think so. Being at home differently depending on place and context is appropriate, even a gift.
I observe a similar experience among my clients as they make sense of their life transitions. In essence, redesigning one’s future is to find a renewed sense of belonging. bell hooks refers to the ‘culture of belonging’ and describes her process as “Healing that spirit meant for me remembering myself, taking the bits and pieces of my life and putting them together again.”
To be at home with oneself in new contexts is, indeed, a blessing. And something my clients understand is the value of community and helpful guides. If you are interested and want more conversation with fellow travelers,join us .for our round table conversations
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